Preventing the Spread of

Cryptosporidiosis

Healthy SwimmingInformation about waterproof

swim pants and swim diapers

For More Information

Contact

The Utah Department of Health Bureau of Epidemiology

(801) 538-6191http://health.utah.gov/epi/

or

Your Local Health Department http://health.utah.gov/lhd/

Facts About Crypto

“Crypto” is short for cryptosporidiosis.•

Crypto is a diarrheal disease • caused by a microscopic parasite.

Swallowing recreational water • that is contaminated with crypto is a common way that crypto is spread. Recreational waters include: swimming pools, hot tubs, jacuzzis, fountains, lakes, rivers, springs, ponds, or streams.

Symptoms of crypto begin 2-• 10 days (average is 7 days) after infectedion.

The most common symptom of crypto •is watery diarrhea that can last for two weeks or longer. Other symptoms in-clude: dehydration, weight-loss, stom-ach cramps and pain, fever, nausea, and vomiting.

Crypto can cause serious disease in •young children or those with a weak-ened immune system.

Crypto is very contagious. Wash your •hands with soap and water after using the toilet and changing diapers.

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Proper Diaper Hygiene for Preventing Crypto in the Pool

Do not take your child swimming if he or she has diarrhea. A diaper •(no matter how good) will not stop diarrhea from getting into the water.

Wait two weeks after diarrhea has stopped to go swimming. •

While swimming, check and change your child’s diaper often.•

Change diapers in the bathroom and not at the poolside.•

Wash your child’s bottom with soap and water after • a diaper change.

Wash your hands with soap and water after changing a diaper.•

The waterpoof swimwear should completely cover the water resistant •swim diaper worn underneath.

Waterproofswimwearshouldfitsnugglyaroundthechild’swaistand•legs.

State Pool RuleR392-302-30. Supervision of Bathers

Waterproof Swimwear and Swim Diaper Requirements:

Any child under three years old, any child not toilet trained, and anyone who lacks control of defecation shall wear a water resistant swim diaper and waterproof swimwear. Swim diapers and waterproof swimwear shall have waist and leg open-ingsfittedsuchthattheyareincontactwith the waist and leg around the entire circumference.

Pool Rule R392-302. Can be found online at: < www.rules.utah.gov/main/ >

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